Penne With Sautéed Zucchini and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup shaved fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 tablespoons chopped bottled roasted red bell pepper
Preparation
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add penne, and cook 7-9 minutes or until al dente. Drain penne, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the zucchini, and sauté over medium heat another 3 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Add penne and reserved pasta water to the zucchini in the skillet; toss to combine.
4. Remove from heat and transfer to large serving bowl. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Serve garnished with the roasted red bell peppers and the remaining 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan.
- Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 11 minutes.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 307 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 12g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 8g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 1g |
| Protein per serving: | 10g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 43g |
| Fiber per serving: | 5g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 4mg |
| Iron per serving: | 2mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 248mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 86mg |
